Sarav Chidambaram was born in Coimbatore, India, and now lives in Massachusetts, United States. Sarav is a software professional, a renowned dancer, a passionate film maker and a dedicated LGBT rights activist.

In this video, Sarav talks about his journey from a confused child to a successful gay adult. As a young boy, Sarav could not understand why he was different from other kids. He struggled to come to terms with his sexuality and had no help or resources to seek out. Confused and lost, Sarav attempted suicide, which became a turning point in his life. He survived and the incident made him realize his life was worth living. He then embarked on a journey of self acceptance.

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Last year I attended a short orientation to prepare me for work in rural India. Facing a year in the closet, I asked what I could expect from men in my community in rural Rajasthan: "You might see some men holding hands like homosexuals in the west."As a westerner I may have jumped to conclusions about two men holding hands. Certainly in London, yo […]